April 28, 2025 16:55

Dow has widened the scope of its European asset review, first launched last fall and initially focused on polyurethane raw materials, to now include ethylene, chlor-alkali, and vinyls production. The decision was announced alongside the group's Q1 2025 earnings results.

Facing high energy costs and intensive operating requirements, Dow is examining options for its ethylene cracker in Böhlen, Germany, which could either be temporarily idled or permanently shut down. Chlor-alkali and vinyls operations at Schkopau, Germany, are also under scrutiny, with similar potential outcomes. Meanwhile, the group has already decided to close its siloxane production plant in Barry, United Kingdom.